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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Computer Systems Servicing 10 – Creating Ethernet Cable

I. Introduction/Panimula

Ethernet cabling has been the standard in networking installation for years.
It is the fastest way of connecting PC to a peer or to your router or a central
switch. This section of the module will give you the procedures in creating an
Ethernet cable specifically straight-through and cross-over.

II. Learning Competency/Kasanayang Pampagkatuto

This Learning Activity Sheets was designed and written with you in mind. It
is here to help you know and learn the procedures and materials in creating
Ethernet cable for straight-through and cross-over.

III. Objectives/Mga Layunin

After going through this Learning Activity Sheets, you are expected to:

1. Know the tools and materials used in creating Ethernet cable.

2. Know and learn the procedures in creating Ethernet cable.
3. Identify and differentiate straight-through and cross-over Ethernet
cables.

IV.Discussion/Pagtalakay

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 Fabricating an Ethernet Cross-over and Straight-through Cable

In an Ethernet networking environment – like in a home or an office with

multiple PCs that are wired – the computers need to be connected to a central
router to allow data transfer. The router takes all the bits being sent out by
the computers and relays them onto the other devices on the network.

The straight-through Ethernet cable is used in local area network to connect

a PC to a network hub and router. This is the standard cable used for almost
all purposes.

A cross-over cable, on the other hand, can be used to connect two network
devices directly, without the need for a router in the middle. It simply reverses
some of the pins so that the output on one computer is being sent to the input
of another.

Bear in mind that safety precautions must always be applied and observed
during the fabrication of the said cables. Also, materials and tools to be used
must always be complete and functional to save time, money and effort.

The following items are the materials and tools used for making Ethernet
cables:

Ethernet Cable Category 5e

or Cat5e- standard wire for
cabling.

RJ45 crimpable connectors

for Cat5e.

RJ45 Crimping tool- used

to join two pieces of
material by using
compression to form a
connecting bond.

Wire stripper is a small,

hand-held device used to
strip the electrical

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insulation from electric
wires.

Ethernet cable tester is a

device designed to
measure and test existing
LAN connection.

Note: RJ stands for Register Jack.

Cable Fabrication Procedures

Cross-Over Straight-Through

The picture below will serve as your guide in making the two important
Ethernet cables.

1. Cut into the plastic sheath 1 inch from the end of the cut cable. The
crimping tool has a razor blade that will do the trick with practice.

2. Unwind and pair the similar colors.

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3. Pinch the wires between your fingers and straighten them out as shown.
The color order is important to do this correctly.

4. Use wire cutter to make a straight cut across the wires 1/2 inch from
the cut sleeve to the end of the wires.

5. Push the wires into the connector. Each wire fits into a slot in the RJ45
connector. Note the position of the blue plastic shielding. Also note how
the wires go all the way to the end.

6. Take view from the top. Make sure the wires are all the way in. There
should be no short wires.

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 7. Crimping the Cable – carefully place the connector into the Ethernet
Crimper and cinch down on the handles tightly. The copper splicing
tabs on the connector will pierce into each of the eight wires. There is
also a locking tab that holds the blue plastic sleeve in place for a tight
compression fit. When you remove the cable from the crimper, that end
is ready to use.

8. For a standard "Straight-Through" cable, repeat all steps and wire color
order on the other end of cable. For a cross-over cable - the other end
will have a different color order as shown by the crossover picture on
page 3.

9. Make sure to test the cables before installing them. An inexpensive

Ethernet cable tester does this quite well.

V. Activities/Mga Gawain

Activity I. Multiple Choice

Directions: Read each sentence or statement carefully. Choose the letter
of the correct answer and write it on your answer sheet.

_____1. It is the fastest way of connecting PC to a peer or to your router or a

central switch.

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 a) Ethernet cable b) cross-over
c) Straight-through d) None of the above
_____2. It is used in local area network to connect a PC to a network hub
and router.
a) Ethernet cable b) cross-over
c) Straight-through d) None of the above
_____3. It can be used to connect two network devices directly, without the
need for a router in the middle.
a) Ethernet cable b) cross-over
c) Straight-through d) None of the above
_____4. It is a standard wire use in creating Ethernet cables.
a) Cat5e b) Cat5f c) Cat5g d) None of the above
_____5. These are crimpable connectors used for Cat5e cables.
a) RJ 44 b) RJ 45 c) RJ 46 d) None of the above
_____6. It is a tool that is used to join or connect two pieces of material by
using compression to form a connecting bond.
a) Cutters b) Pliers c) Crimping tool d) None of the above
_____7. It is a device designed to measure and test existing LAN connection.
a) Ethernet cable tester b) Multi-tester
c) Starter set d) None of the above
_____8. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 1 has a color of;
a) Green b) Orange-white
c) Orange d) None of the above
_____9. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 2 has a color of;
a) Green b) Orange-white
c) Orange d) None of the above
_____10. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 3 has a color of;
a) Green-white b) Orange-white
c) Orange d) None of the above
_____11. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 4 has a color of;
a) Green-white b) Blue
c) Orange d) None of the above
_____12. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 5 has a color of;
a) Green-white b) Orange-white
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 c) Blue-white d) None of the above
_____13. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 6 has a color of;
a) Green-white b) Orange-white
c) Orange d) None of the above
_____14. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 7 has a color of;
a) Green-white b) Orange-white
c) Orange d) None of the above
_____15. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 8 has a color of;
a) Brown b) Orange-white
c) Orange d) None of the above

VI. Assessment/Pagsusulit

Directions: True or False Read each sentence or statement carefully.

Write True if the sentence or statement is correct and False otherwise.

_____1. Ethernet cable is the fastest way of connecting PC to a peer or to

your router or a central switch.
_____2. Cross-over cable is used in local area network to connect a PC to a
network hub and router.
_____3. Straight-through is used to connect two network devices directly,
without the need for a router in the middle.

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_____4. Cat5e is a standard wire use in creating Ethernet cables.
_____5. RJ 44 are crimpable connectors used for Cat5e cables.
_____6. Crimping tool is used to join or connect two pieces of material by using
compression to form a connecting bond.
_____7. Multi-tester is a device designed to measure and test existing LAN
connection.
_____8. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 1 has a color of Blue.
_____9. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 2 has a color of Orange
_____10. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 3 has a color Green-
white.
_____11. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 4 has a color of Orange-
white.
_____12. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 5 has a color of Blue-
white.
_____13. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 6 has a color of Green.

_____14. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 7 has a color of Yellow.

_____15. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 8 has a color of Brown.

VII. Reflection/Pangwakas

__________1. It is the fastest way of connecting PC to a peer or to your router

or a central switch.

__________2. It is used in local area network to connect a PC to a network

hub and router.

__________3. It can be used to connect two network devices directly, without

the need for a router in the middle.

__________4. It is a standard wire use in creating Ethernet cables.

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__________5. These are crimpable connectors used for Cat5e cables.

__________6. It is a tool that is used to join or connect two pieces of material

by using compression to form a connecting bond.

__________7. It is a device designed to measure and test existing LAN

connection.

__________8. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 1 has a color of;

__________9. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 2 has a color of;

__________10. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 3 has a color of;

__________11. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 4 has a color of;

__________12. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 5 has a color of;

__________13. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 6 has a color of;

__________14. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 7 has a color of;

__________15. In a Straight-through cable, the wire on Pin 8 has a color of;

VIII. Reference

Rosalie P. Lujero, Ronaldo V. Ramilo “Technology and Livelihood Education-

Information and Communications Technology Learners Manual – Computer
Hardware Servicing Grade 10

https://www.wikihow.com/Create-an-Ethernet-Cable

Pictures:

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl

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1. True 1. A
2. False 2. C
3. False
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3. B
4. True 4. A
5. False 5. B
6. True 6. C
7. False 7. A
8. False 8. B
9. True 9. C
10.True 10.A
11.False 11.B
12.True 12.C
13.True 13.D
14.False 14.D
15.True 15.A
Assessment Activity 1
IX. Answer Key/Susi sa Pagwawasto
 Reflection

15.Brown
14.Brown-white
13.Green
12.Blue-white
11.Blue
10.Green-white
9. Orange
8. Orange-white
7. Ethernet Cable Tester
6. Crimping Tool
5. RJ 45
4. Cat5e
3. Cross-over
2. Straight-through
1. Ethernet Cable

X. Development Team

Development Team of the Learning Activity Sheets

Writer: Edwin A. Miguel

Editor:
Reviewer:
Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Management Team: Engr. Edgard C. Domingo, PhD, CESO V
Leandro C. Canlas, PhD, CESE
Elizabeth O. Latorilla, PhD
Sonny N. De Guzman, EdD
EPS of the Learning area
Elizabeth C. Miguel, EdD
Remedios C. Gerente

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